Dansirit Formation

Dansirit Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aalenian-Bajocian
~175–165 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofShemshak Group
UnderliesDalichai Formation
OverliesFillzamin & Shirindasht Formations
Thicknessover 200 metres (660 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherShale, siltstone, Coal
Location
Coordinates36°12′N 51°42′E / 36.2°N 51.7°E / 36.2; 51.7
Approximate paleocoordinates29°06′N 59°48′E / 29.1°N 59.8°E / 29.1; 59.8
RegionMazandaran
Country Iran
ExtentAlborz Mountains
Dansirit Formation is located in Iran
Dansirit Formation
Dansirit Formation (Iran)

The Dansirit Formation is a geological formation in Iran. It is Middle Jurassic in age, dating from the Aalenian to Bajocian.